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1998 Lincoln Continental

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 8, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$3,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $2,300, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1998
Make and model
Lincoln Continental
Generation
Continental (1988 to 2002)
Version
Continental (1988 to 2002)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1LNFM97V1WY739033
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 161% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,000 to $6,750
Median$6,100
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 sales of the Lincoln Continental (1988 to 2002) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,000 and $6,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2000 Lincoln ContinentalBring a Trailer, March 13, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 13, 2026$6,100
2000 Lincoln Continental SedanMecum, Oct. 3, 2025MecumOct. 3, 2025$1,200
2000 Lincoln ContinentalBring a Trailer, Feb. 19, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 19, 2025$10,750
1995 Lincoln ContinentalBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2025$6,750
1990 Lincoln ContinentalBring a Trailer, Nov. 9, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 9, 2025$6,000